Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Hypothalamus Gland

The general functions of the Hypothalamus are of extreme importance for the body, such as: pituitary gland regulation, blood pressure regulation, hunger and salt cravings, feeding reflexes, thirst, body temperature regulation, hydration, heart rate, bladder function, water preservation, hormonal/neurotransmitter regulation, ovarian function, testicular function, mood & behavioral functions, wakefulness, metabolism, sleep, cycles, and energy levels.

The hypothalamus gland is located in the center of the brain, it functions to regulate certain body activities and processes by linking the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus is responsible for the control your appetite, combinations of many hormones tell the hypothalamus to regulate a multitude of bodily functions, body temperature, emotions, thirst and hunger are some of those body functions controlled by the hypothalamus.
By controlling the kinds of foods we eat we control the kinds of hormones that influence the hypothalamus. Therefore we can control and "Resets the Hypothalamus" and what it tells your body to do, which results in a loss of weight.

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